Dear Beloved Parishioners:
Thank you for being so patient as we navigate this crisis together.  I long for the day when we can fully gather for Mass, as one body of Christ.  I realize for everyone’s safety that is not possible currently.  I will continue to pray for that day, and for all those impacted by the COVID-19 crisis.  Until then we are doing our best to include everyone to maintain our community. 
As we continue, to move forward I ask that each of you recall the many ministries of our parish, the resources necessary to continue them, and our duty as Catholics to financially support our parishes. As you think of our RCIA program, Youth Ministry, Social Concern, Knights of Columbus, and Emerald Food Pantry, I hope you will consider supporting them.
Please remember that those who are symptomatic or who have been exposed to another with the virus within 14 days are ask not to enter the church, in accordance with national, state and local health directives. Those who are at risk because of an underlying health issue or who are advanced in age are strongly encouraged, for their own health, to avoid the risk of attending public activities.
 
For these reasons we have several options so that you may maintain a spiritual connection.

• The Mass will still be Live Streamed at 9am on Sundays and the 8 am daily Mass will be recorded and posted on our website and Facebook.
• Bishop Brennan has dispensed the faithful from the obligation to attend Mass on Sunday until September 13.  You can continue to do Spiritual Communion at home.
• To avoid crowds, you may wish to attend a daily Mass instead of Sunday’s.
• On Sundays you can stay in your car and listen to the Mass on the radio or live stream it on an electronic device.  We are working on increasing network signal. Communion will be available in the James Aranda Family Opportunity Center.
• Penance will continue by appointment please call 740-654-2874.

 
Please choose whatever works best for you and your loved ones.  I will keep each and everyone of you in my prayers.  Stay safe.
 
God Bless;